War Department address changes slow casualty telegrams
Congressman R Poage urges proper address updates to the Adjutant General in Washington to speed casualty notifications. He notes thousands of telegrams are delayed monthly due to incorrect or incomplete addresses and calls for a three year program of devotion to support postwar farming and conservation efforts. He stresses including full soldier details and both old and new addresses to ensure timely delivery.
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Billios
Dollam
War Department
Washington
D. C
T Alkersly
R. Poage
Texas
Ration Calendar Updates For Stamp Validations
The Office of Price Administration outlines stamp validation schedules for Meats Fats sugar Shoes and Gasoline. No dates set for some cancellations while next series or stamps are to be validated in late January February and March.
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OPA
CHILD 2 joins march of dimes drive
Child 2 participates in the March of Dimes event likely to raise funds for birth defect research and pregnancy health. Local volunteers organize the drive and invite community support at the event site.
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March OF Dimes
Investment drives prosperity and higher wages in America
A historical discussion argues that prosperity comes from investment in good equipment, which raises productivity and wages. It notes rising costs, longer hours, and the need for affordable goods, while warning that investment is controversial but essential for growth and higher living standards in America and China.
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America
China
Bascom Giles’ Son Missing in Action in Europe
Lt. J. B. Giles, son of Land Commissioner Bascom Giles and Mrs. Giles, is reported missing in action in the European theater. He played football at the United States Military Academy and had been overseas since October 1944. his parents were notified the day after services were held for a relative, Janet B. Giles.
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Austin
J. B. Giles Jry
Bascom Giles
Giles
B. Giles
United States Military Academy
4 H youth production and home economics program
County 4 H members prepared to support the war effort with projects on production consumption and home equipment care. County agents C O Jobson and Jo Garland invite residents to contact offices in the courthouse for guidance and free assistance as volunteer participation grows in 1945.
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Myerd
Jobson
Agr
Tine
Jo Garland
B.D
Lees Club meeting highlights and local notices
Overseas duty turnings noted as A M Tilter speaks at Lees Club Tomday night. Attendance reported, and a replacement at the telephone exchange announced for Mrs Grady Tetorn in place of Mrs Mamie Roberta. Minnie Martin Pur died in Shreveport, La, with services held at Williams Funeral Home led by Rev J D Barnes and interment at Valley Mille Cemetery.
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A.M. Tilter
Lees Club
Grady Tetorn
Mamie Roberta
Minnie Martin
Shreveport
Williams Funeral Home
Rv. J. D. Barnes
Valley
Mille Conictorys
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